Welcome
We hope you had a restful summer and are excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year with us! As we prepare for the start of the new school year, we want to inform you about our dismissal procedures to ensure the safety and smooth transition of all students.
Dismissal Times:
- Regular Schedule: Dismissal will begin at 1:40 PM each day.
- First Week Schedule: During the first week of school, we will begin dismissal at 1:30 PM to allow extra time for staff, students, and parents to become familiar with the procedures.
Transportation Modes:
Your child will be dismissed according to their mode of transportation:
1. Bus Riders: Students will be dismissed from our main entrance.
2. Car Riders: Dismissed from door 15 next to 6th street.
- Pre-K and Kindergarten: Dismissed from doors 17 or 18 by the front playground.
- 1st-5th Grade: Dismissed from door 16 next to the basketball courts.
Important Safety Notice:
- No students will be dismissed to 5th Street due to safety and traffic flow concerns.
Car Rider Procedures:
- If your child is a car rider, please pull as far forward in the alleyway as possible and remain in your vehicle.
- Students will be brought out to your vehicle in the order of arrival.
For your convenience, we have included a map that shows all of our dismissal points. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in ensuring a safe and orderly dismissal process.
We look forward to a successful school year!
Best regards,
August 19, 2024
Dear Laurel Elementary Families,
Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating summer break filled with joyful memories. As we prepare to embark on another exciting academic journey, I wanted to take a moment to extend a warm welcome to our new families and a heartfelt welcome back to our returning students.
At Laurel Elementary, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working diligently over the summer to prepare for an enriching year filled with engaging learning experiences, meaningful connections, and opportunities for every child to succeed.
This year, we are excited to introduce several new initiatives designed to enhance our school community. We will continue to focus on building strong relationships between students, families, and staff through various events and programs. I encourage you to stay connected by attending our “Coffee with the Principal” meetings, which will take place monthly, and to get involved in our school’s activities and PTO.
Please mark your calendars for our Back-to-School Night on September 12th at 6:00pm. You will have the chance to meet your child’s teacher, learn more about the curriculum, and discover ways to support your child’s learning journey. We believe that strong partnerships between home and school play a key role in a student’s success, and we look forward to working closely with you throughout the year.
Our theme this year is “Building a Strong Foundation,” which reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative community where every student can thrive. As we navigate the challenges and celebrate the successes of the coming year, we are all in this together, building and learning side by side.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are excited to see the bright smiles and eager faces of our students as they return to school on August 26th. Together, let’s make this a fantastic year of growth, discovery, and achievement.
Additional Information:
New school hours: 7:30am-1:40pm
Doors open at 7:15am for students (Parents please provide your child with hugs, kisses and well wishes before students enter the building. Parents will not be permitted to enter the building during arrival this school year.) If parents require assistance from the office, appointments can be scheduled between 8:00am-12:30pm and between 2:00-4:00pm.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Orientation: August 23rd, 9:00-10:00am
New Student (Grades 1-5) Orientation: August 23rd,10:00-11:00am
Housekeeping Donations (tissue, wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels, quart and gallon size baggies, etc.) drop off: August 23rd, 11:00-12:00pm
We ask that school uniforms are worn on the first day of school.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. My door is always open.
Wishing you a wonderful start to the school year!
Sincerely,
Tyrone D. Harris
Principal